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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Google Keep

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Keep is a note-taking app launched by Google in 2013 and available free, providing a tool to capture text, images, video, etc.N/A

    Ideagen Collaboration Portal

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AIdeagen Collaboration Portal , formerly Huddle is Ideagen’s tool supporting teams' work by enabling them to store, share and work on content.

    $10

    per user/per month

    Pricing
    Google KeepIdeagen Collaboration Portal
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Huddle
    $10
    per user/per month
    Huddle Plus
    Contact sales team
    Huddle Premier
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Google KeepIdeagen Collaboration Portal
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Google KeepIdeagen Collaboration Portal
    Considered Both Products
    Google
    No answer on this topic
    Ideagen
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    14 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Google KeepIdeagen Collaboration Portal
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Google Keep and Ideagen Collaboration Portal
    Feature
    Google Keep
    -
    Ratings
    Ideagen Collaboration Portal
    7.2
    6 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Task Management00 Ratings9.16 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings4.53 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings4.52 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings6.46 Ratings
    Search00 Ratings6.56 Ratings
    Visual planning tools00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of Google Keep and Ideagen Collaboration Portal
    Feature
    Google Keep
    -
    Ratings
    Ideagen Collaboration Portal
    8.8
    5 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Chat00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Notifications00 Ratings4.54 Ratings
    Discussions00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Surveys00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Integrates with GoToMeeting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Integrates with Outlook00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Google Keep and Ideagen Collaboration Portal
    Feature
    Google Keep
    -
    Ratings
    Ideagen Collaboration Portal
    7.6
    6 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Versioning00 Ratings9.16 Ratings
    Video files00 Ratings7.35 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings6.45 Ratings
    Document collaboration00 Ratings6.56 Ratings
    Access control00 Ratings6.56 Ratings
    Advanced security features00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings7.34 Ratings
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    Google KeepIdeagen Collaboration Portal
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    Flock
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Troop Messenger
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Cisco Business Edition 7000 (discontinued)
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Google KeepIdeagen Collaboration Portal
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (15 ratings)
    9.1
    (6 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.5
    (5 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.9
    (10 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Google KeepIdeagen Collaboration Portal
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    We use it to post photos of a given area or circumstance, so there is never a question about the current appearance or the desired appearance, as the case may be. We also use it a lot for checklists. When items are needed, possibly from different locations, team members can check them off a shared list as they are acquired, so we can see what is still required and what has been acquired, and the person responsible can initial the checked-off entry.
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    Ideagen
    If you are sharing private information like contracts for designs and designs that aren't meant to be shared only with one client, the platform is very secure
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Google
    • It's incredibly quick to load, it doesn't take long to pull up any note you have no matter how much information is in the note.
    • The ability to collaborate on a Google Keep note is also great! It allows for two or more of you to work on a project in one space.
    • I also love that I can color coordinate. I can make all my meeting notes one color, my personal notes another color and so on.
    • Enjoying the pinning feature that allows me to keep my important notes right at the top so I don't have to go searching for them when needed.
    Incentivized
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    Ideagen
    • Huddle allows users to use the native document file types. For example, Word files are still in a Word, not a "Huddle" file version.
    • Huddle workspaces are invitation-only. If someone should not be in the workspace, they will not be invited and provided access to the documents. Or, they can be removed from the workspace if needed.
    • Communication about documents is located with the documents in a discussion thread under the document preview. Thus, email inbox clutter can be limited.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Google
    • The iOS app sometimes gets into a state and doesn't update your notes (won't show new notes from other devices / computer), needs to be re-installed to resolve
    • Your notes take up space in your Google account's quota, though this is not very apparent at first - you have to keep an eye on what you are storing - huge pictures better not go in there
    Incentivized
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    Ideagen
    • The desktop app is occasionally unreliable and it is never easy to get to the bottom of it with the tech support people...
    • Tasks are virtually useless as they have no context. We want tasks to be against documents so we can make our workflow more formal but they are not, so we don't use them. A reimplementation of to do and calendar facilities with files/documents as the context would make a huge difference to us.
    • The Huddle Office plugins are a great idea, but they cause us far too many Word and Excel crashes so we have to turn them off.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Google
    It does everything I need it to do. It is easy to organize and categorize what I need and what I want to see.
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    Ideagen
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Google
    They made it simple for anyone to use. There are no complicated steps involved to create a note, edit a note, or search for a specific item located in a note. They also made it simple to share it with others, making it easy to collaborate. Google kept it basic without a thousand "bells and whistles" to overcomplicate it.
    Incentivized
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    Ideagen
    Huddle is very easy to use whether you are a new user or you have used it for years, it is an incredibly intuitive system that is so simple to teach to new users, the lock feature prevents important documents from being edited accidentally, while the edit features allow for true collaborative working
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Google
    I gave this rating based on the ease of use, the simple functionality and how well it does at keeping my attention and helping me continue to use it and stay on track. The functionality mentioned before alongside the reminder functions and how it utilizes Google's powerful machine learning tech to better its software is remarkable.
    Incentivized
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    Ideagen
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    The main differential of Google Keep is its simplicity and efficiency for quick notes. I can draw on the card, put a photo, record audio if I can't write at the moment, in short, for everyday tasks, simple things, it is superior.
    Incentivized
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    Ideagen
    We liked how simple it was to use. And the feature set it offered was more in line with our needs than the alternatives we looked at
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Google
    • Quick note-taking and easy access to reminders reduce time wasted on forgotten tasks, improving efficiency.
    • Digital note-taking reduces the need for notebooks, sticky notes, and printed task lists.
    • Employees sometimes need to move notes to Google Docs for better formatting, leading to extra work.
    Incentivized
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    Ideagen
    • This has made it a lot easier for remote workers to access important documents without needing to use the VPN at home (which does not always work).
    • It clearly shows who updated the last document and when so it is clear who you need to ask if you have questions or something.
    • We have used it in client settings, so this saves money as we do not need to request a separate client laptop or VPN token.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Ideagen Collaboration Portal Screenshots

    Screenshot of Document collaborationScreenshot of Document approval trackingScreenshot of Mobile apps that support remote productivityScreenshot of Android & iOS apps to stay connected while on the moveScreenshot of Huddle Overview